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Chef’s Pencil professionals understand the importance of first impressions – that’s why they have top quality first courses to WOW your guests!

Salmon Rice Bowl with Roasted Zucchini & Broccoli

Bowls like this strike the perfect balance between comfort and freshness. Fluffy sushi rice forms the base, topped with pan-seared salmon, roasted zucchini, and lightly sautéed broccoli, all brought together...

Giorgos Tsoulis

May 7, 2026

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Creamy Sardine Spread

This sardine spread is a quick, flavorful appetizer that comes together in just minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Creamy cheese balances the richness of the sardines, while fresh herbs and...

Diana Oana

April 28, 2026

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Cucumber Gazpacho

Created by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis, this cucumber gazpacho is a modern, refreshing take on the classic chilled soup. Built around crisp cucumber, aromatic herbs, and a touch of apple cider...

Giorgos Tsoulis

April 24, 2026

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Turkish Meat Börek

If you’ve ever visited Türkiye or the Balkans, chances are you fell in love with börek, the irresistible savory pastry found in bakeries, cafés, and family kitchens across the region....

Elena-Greta Apostol

April 23, 2026

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Juicy Turkey Skewers with Chef’s Secret Marinade

These turkey skewers are marinated in Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ secret marinade, a simple yet flavorful blend of buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. The buttermilk gently tenderizes...

Giorgos Tsoulis

April 2, 2026

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Spinach & Ricotta Pancake Casserole

This savory spinach and ricotta pancake casserole is a delicious baked dish made by rolling tender homemade pancakes around a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, then baking them with eggs...

Elena-Greta Apostol

March 19, 2026

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Mediterranean Mussels in Red Tomato Sauce

These mussels in red sauce are a simple yet elegant dish packed with Mediterranean flavor. Fresh mussels are gently cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onions, white wine,...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 12, 2026

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Mediterranean Vinegar-Marinated Octopus

This vinegar-marinated octopus is a classic Greek seafood dish that highlights the natural flavor and tender texture of octopus. Slowly cooked with aromatic vegetables such as onion, fennel, and celery,...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 11, 2026

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Traditional Greek Cuttlefish Stew

This Greek cuttlefish stew is a rustic seafood dish full of deep Mediterranean flavors. Tender pieces of cuttlefish are slowly braised with sweet onions, tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic spices...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 6, 2026

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Crispy Catfish Salad

Crispy Catfish Salad, or Yum Pla Dook Foo, is a beloved Thai dish that perfectly captures the country’s signature balance of texture and flavor. Delicate strands of airy, crispy catfish...

Chef Lyn

February 26, 2026

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Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna

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Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ spinach and ground turkey lasagna is all about simple ingredients treated with care. A slow-simmered turkey sauce, silky béchamel, and tender spinach pasta come together in layers...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 20, 2026

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Paratha with Spicy Chips, Cheese, and Chicken

Adding spicy chips (!) to just about anything tends to make it taste better and this paratha is no exception. While many of us are familiar with wraps made from...

Mia Florea

February 20, 2026

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Gnocchi Soup with Bacon & Herbs

This comforting gnocchi soup by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together simple ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors in a rich, creamy bowl that’s perfect for cold days. Bacon, herbs, and vegetables create a...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 13, 2026

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Middle Eastern Beef and Potato Scramble

Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, this beef and potato scramble highlights how a few well-chosen ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. Inspired by Middle Eastern home cooking, it...

Mia Florea

February 12, 2026

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French Fries w/ Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Pork and Bacon

This indulgent dish by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together crispy French fries, tender pork, smoky bacon, and a rich blue cheese cream sauce for a bold and satisfying combination. Comforting yet...

Giorgos Tsoulis

January 29, 2026

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

This Greek-style bean salad is the kind of simple, everyday dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors, it brings...

Giorgos Tsoulis

January 9, 2026

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Greek Cabbage & Rice (Lahanorizo)

This Cabbage and Rice dish—known in Greece as lahanorizo—is one of those humble, comforting meals that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavor. Tender cabbage, soft onions, aromatic herbs, and...

Giorgos Tsoulis

December 16, 2025

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Thai Fish Cakes w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce

A beloved Thai street food classic, these fish cakes — known as Tod Mun Pla — combine the bold flavors of red curry, kaffir lime leaves, and tender white fish...

Chef Lyn

November 11, 2025

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Classic Greek Moussaka

Moussaka is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—Greek dishes, beloved both in Greece and abroad. This hearty casserole layers tender potatoes, golden fried eggplant, a rich ground...

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 3, 2025

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Steamed Prawns w/ Glass Noodles (Goong ob Woonsen)

Thai Prawns with Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen) is a fragrant Thai-Chinese dish where prawns are cooked together with glass noodles, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics like...

Chef Lyn

September 3, 2025

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Thai-style Braised Pork Belly w/ Egg: Tom Palo

Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...

Chef Lyn

August 21, 2025

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Sweet Corn Johnny Cakes w/ Honey & Peppers

We love making this recipe during corn season. Otto File is a variety of dried flint corn, usually harvested the year before, so we pair it with fresh sweet corn...

Mark Ordaz

August 12, 2025

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